Describing border security as “essential” for maintaining good relations between the UK’s diverse communities, Braverman stressed that politicians have a duty to prevent patriotism from crossing the line into nationalism.

Since taking office earlier this month, Braverman has committed to doing “whatever it takes to secure our borders” and to fighting any appeals against the deportation of illegal migrants.

Speaking to ITV News, Braverman said: “If we have control of our borders, I believe that creates the space for (…) Britons to welcome those who come to our country.”

“I believe secure borders are essential to preserving the very positive relationships between different nationalities in our country,” she added.

“I am also concerned about the rise of the far right. I am very worried about this rhetoric — I believe it is getting out of control, and I am concerned about where it could lead,” the Home Secretary said.

During her interview, ITV broadcast footage obtained from a flight departing the UK carrying migrants who were being deported.

On that flight were 47 migrants who had entered the UK illegally and committed crimes such as theft, sexual offenses, or murder. They were being deported to Romania.

The migrants were given cards loaded with up to £2,000, something Braverman admitted “doesn’t look good.” However, she emphasized that “voluntary deportation is actually cheaper for British taxpayers.”

“We have long offered financial packages as an incentive for people to withdraw their appeals and requests to stay in the UK, board a flight, and leave,” the Home Secretary explained.

Braverman also said she intends “to increase” the number of deportations of illegal migrants to France under a bilateral agreement between London and Paris.

Under this agreement, which came into effect in August, the UK will deport illegal migrants arriving on British shores after crossing the English Channel to France. In return, London will accept an equal number of migrants who have applied to enter the UK via safe and legal routes.

“I will increase the numbers, and I hope to have more to say about this in the coming weeks,” Braverman said.

“I want to reach a point where the number of deportations acts as a deterrent and stops people from getting into boats,” she added.

“We have proven it can work — flights have already departed, more will leave this week, and we will ensure the numbers increase,” she concluded.